Senior Director of Operations, HR & Contracts

BroadwayWorld SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation

Sick, personal days and holidays

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

Life and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Center Theatre Group seeks a Senior Director - Management and Administration to join the Executive Office. This leadership role oversees the Management, Operations & Facilities, and Human Resources teams, guiding contracts, union relations, season planning, and organizational budgeting.

Reporting to the Managing Director/CEO, you will coordinate cross‑functional work, partner with industry groups, and champion an equitable, inclusive workplace while ensuring safety, finance, and production

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior arts management experience, including direct experience negotiating union contracts (AEA/SDC/USA/IATSE).
• Experience overseeing Human Resources and/or Operations & Facilities in a nonprofit or unionized environment.
• Strong track record supervising multi-department teams and managing organizational change.
• Excellent negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential HR, legal, and contractual matters.
• Familiarity with theatrical/production budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Management, Operations & Facilities and HR departments, coordinating work across functions.
• Participate in executive-level meetings and represent CTG with industry organizations.
• Support budgeting, organizational strategy, and special projects with the MD/CEO.
• Oversee safety, security, and emergency readiness across venues.
• Oversee contracts with directors, choreographers, designers, actors within union rules and budgets.
• Coordinate season planning, production budgets, schedules, and budget tracking.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

HR/Operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre management, arts administration, or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Center Theatre Group seeks a Senior Director - Management and Administration to join the Executive Office. This leadership role oversees the Management, Operations & Facilities, and Human Resources teams, guiding contracts, union relations, season planning, and organizational budgeting.

Reporting to the Managing Director/CEO, you will coordinate cross‑functional work, partner with industry groups, and champion an equitable, inclusive workplace while ensuring safety, finance, and production